Woodbourne, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12788
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,908
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,768
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodbourne pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12788 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12788 (Woodbourne, NY) rose +58.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12788 covers 60.8 square miles in Woodbourne, Sullivan County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,908 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12788 reports a modest median household income of $62,768 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,998. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $270,500 (28% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $947; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12788 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbourne, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12788.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12788, Woodbourne, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,908
Population
60.8
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12788?
41.7
Median Age
65.8%
Male
34.2%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,768
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$31,998
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12788 ranks among New York ZIPs
Woodbourne, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,768 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,423housing units
1,423
Total Housing Units
947
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$947
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 12788, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,165,000.
53
Businesses
261
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 32.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12788 vs 12759 →
ZIP 12788 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12754
Liberty (12754)
7,221 residents
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
2,908 residents
- 12779 2,460
South Fallsburg (12779)
2,460 residents
- 12789 1,838
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12747 1,714
Hurleyville (12747)
1,714 residents
- 12759 1,649
Loch Sheldrake (12759)
1,649 residents
- 12733 1,446
Fallsburg (12733)
1,446 residents
- 12765 885
Neversink (12765)
885 residents
- 12435 326
Greenfield Park (12435)
326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12788 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12788 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12435
Greenfield Park (12435)
$112,813 median income
- 12738
Glen Wild (12738)
$95,481 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12747
Hurleyville (12747)
$71,563 median income
- 12754
Liberty (12754)
$67,624 median income
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
$62,768 median income
- 12733
Fallsburg (12733)
$56,056 median income
- 12779
South Fallsburg (12779)
$47,688 median income
- 12759 $41,506
Loch Sheldrake (12759)
$41,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12788 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12759 | Loch Sheldrake, NY | 1,649 | 3.4 mi |
| 12733 | Fallsburg, NY | 1,446 | 4.1 mi |
| 12765 | Neversink, NY | 885 | 4.8 mi |
| 12747 | Hurleyville, NY | 1,714 | 4.2 mi |
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 5.8 mi |
| 12779 | South Fallsburg, NY | 2,460 | 6.4 mi |
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 5.5 mi |
| 12738 | Glen Wild, NY | 320 | 9.3 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 8.5 mi |
| 12754 | Liberty, NY | 7,221 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12788, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,908 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12788 in?
ZIP code 12788 (Woodbourne) is located in Sullivan County, New York. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12788?
ZIP code 12788 in Woodbourne, NY has a population of 2,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12788?
The median household income in ZIP 12788 is $62,768, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12788?
The median home value in ZIP 12788 is $270,500, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12788?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12788 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12788?
ZIP code 12788 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12788?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12788 are: Construction (17), Accommodation and food services (9), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12788?
In ZIP code 12788, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12788?
In ZIP code 12788, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12788?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12788 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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